EHS4010 ¨C Welcome to the Anthropocene: Interdisciplinary Lecture Series

Course content

The term Anthropocene describes the most recent, hotly debated epoch in Earth`s history: a time in which humans have radically altered the planet`s climate and ecosystems.

In this annual lecture series, invited lecturers from around the world and across a range of disciplines¡ªbiology, earth system science, history, anthropology, geography, philosophy, law¡ªdraw on their own research to interrogate and respond to this epochal concept, exploring its relationship to the planetary crisis and engaging students in the prospect of far-reaching environmental and socio-political transformations.

Recordings of the 2021 lecture series.

Recordings for the 2022 lecture series

Recordings for the 2023 lecture series

Program for the 2024 lecture series (recordings will be published here)

Learning outcome

You will gain:

• Interdisciplinary understanding of the current climatic and environmental crisis
• Basic knowledge of the Anthropocene concept and key critiques
• Insights into global and local visions for alternative ecological futures
• The ability to understand and discuss environmental topics across disciplinary boundaries
• Skills in communicating about the environmental crisis to a broader audience

Admission to the course

This course is part of the Environmental Humanities and Sciences (honours certificate).

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

Only students enrolled in the Environmental Humanities and Sciences (honours certificate) can can gain credit points in this course.

Teaching

The course consists of a series of live, invited public lectures, followed by seminars in which students discuss with the lecturer. Each lecture is also accompanied by selected preparatory readings.

Examination

Students will write a short position paper that addresses a 2024 lecture of their choice. The paper is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

More about examinations at UiO

• Use of sources and citations
• Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
• Withdrawal from an exam
• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Explanation of grades and appeals
• Resitting an exam
• Cheating/attempted cheating

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.